Is it bad if I don't want to work at a C++/Java startup?

Re:Is it bad if I don't want to work at a C++/Java startup? by herdrick on Monday July 16, 2007 @08:57PM (#34644)

Your instincts are good - I'd guess that you'd slowly come to despise your job

So, what're your languages/tools of choice?

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Re:Is it bad if I don't want to work at a C++/Java startup? by gregwebs on Monday July 16, 2007 @11:26PM (#34667)

I am still working on the language of choice- I am learning Haskell and Scheme.

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Re:Is it bad if I don't want to work at a C++/Java startup? by herdrick on Tuesday July 17, 2007 @05:13AM (#34722)

Great. I don't know much about Haskell, but Scheme is a great language for startups. Start your own and apply to YC!

What are you using for learning Scheme? I recommend this one: http://herdrick.blogspot.com/2006/03/what-all-books-ought-to...

After that, take a look at the Scheme Cookbook for specific tasks. http://schemecookbook.org/Cookbook/

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Re:Is it bad if I don't want to work at a C++/Java startup? by gregwebs on Tuesday July 17, 2007 @09:12AM (#34743)

I am going through SICP. I planned to look at the Little Schemer afterwards. The cookbook link will be very helpful- thanks.

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Re:Is it bad if I don't want to work at a C++/Java startup? by euccastro on Tuesday July 17, 2007 @11:41AM (#34785)

I followed the same route and I kinda regret it. The Little Schemer is best read with a Lisp-virgin mind. If you intend to read it at all, do it before SICP.

Then again, if you don't want to wait for SICP I fully understand you too.

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Re:Is it bad if I don't want to work at a C++/Java startup? by gregwebs on Tuesday July 17, 2007 @07:00PM (#34894)

OK, I am buying the Little Schemer today

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Re:Is it bad if I don't want to work at a C++/Java startup? by herdrick on Wednesday July 25, 2007 @04:21PM (#36692)

I forgot to say above that the sequel, The Seasoned Schemer, is really great, too. It's got some challenging parts though.

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